Roswell Probation Violations Attorney

Probation Violations Should Not Be Taken Lightly

Probation violations must be taken seriously because the punishments can
be harsh. They are some of the most risky appearances in a Probate, Municipal,
State or Superior Court in the state of Georgia. The scary part is that
a probationer can be ordered back to court, sometimes by being placed
immediately under arrest and held in jail, for ANY violation of ANY condition
of probation.

A violation of probation can be for not completing ANY condition of the
sentence, including:

Missing an office visit

Testing positive for drugs or alcohol

Failing to pay a fine

Not performing community service

Not completing an alcohol and drug evaluation

Not getting treatment and/or counseling

Judges Have Immense Power Over Probation Violations

Judges have huge power when it comes to probation violations. There is
no jury trial available when you are charged with a probation violation.
The judge has the power to revoke the probation and send the probationer
back to jail for the balance of the sentence. Or the judge can revoke
only a portion of the sentence. It is at the judge’s sole discretion.

Usually, You Can’t Bond Out

Typically, you may not bond-out when you are charged with a probation violation;
you may stay in jail until the hearing. That’s why it’s important
to contact a probation violation lawyer as soon as possible if you are
having problems with your probation terms or your probation officer. A
probation violation attorney can try to help you BEFORE you face a probation
violation charge. Sometimes we can stop a probation violation from being issued.

Charged With a New Crime

If you get charged with a new offense, a new crime, this is a serious violation.
The new offense can be something as serious as a felony or as simple as
a misdemeanor or traffic ticket. Both can be probation violations and
have big impacts on your life. Sometimes a judge will revoke probation
for the remainder of the term of the sentence. This can send someone to
jail or prison for months or years.

Probation Violation Lawyers in Roswell, GA

Attorneys
Bill Sherman &
Valerie Sherman of The Sherman Law Group have successfully defended hundreds of probation
violations throughout the Atlanta metro area and North Georgia. If you
are facing a probation violation or warrant, we will aggressively and
intelligently defend your case before the judge to help you avoid jail
or prison.

If you live in anywhere in the metro Atlanta area and you have been accused
of a violation of probation, please call our office at 678.712.8561 immediately and
schedule a free case evaluation today!

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